ZIP 26298 (Bergoo, WV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 26298: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webster County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Webster County compares with West Virginia
Webster County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.5 | 57.6 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 0.0% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 100% below the state |
Webster County has lower values than West Virginia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Webster County at a glance: March 19.2% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webster County. They injured 10 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.7% in West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 8.1% in West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 26298.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Webster County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 26298 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Webster County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than West Virginia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.5% of truck crashes here, more than West Virginia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Wv Rt 20 | 3 |
| County Rt 20 Webster Rd | 1 |
| Grassy Creek Rd | 1 |
| Riverside Plaza Lot | 1 |
| Rt 15 - Diana Drive | 1 |
| Rt 15 - Elk River Road | 1 |
ZIP 26298 at a glance
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +770% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 2 | -59% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -38% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 26298
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 26298?
Webster County has had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 26298?
Truck crashes in Webster County peak in March, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 26298?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webster County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 26298 compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Webster County has 27.5 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 26298?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.